Onkyo TX-SR500E appendix Playing the connected source

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Playing the connected source

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD

DVD

Setting the digital inputs

When connecting digital source components to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the rear panel, assign the input source button on the front panel to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack depending on the type of connector on the digital source components. The DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and TAPE inputs can be assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

With the initial setting, the OPTICAL 2 connector is assigned to the CD input, COAXIAL is assigned to the DVD input and OPTICAL 1 is assigned to the TAPE input, and no input connector is assigned to the VIDEO 1-3 inputs.

For example, follow the steps below to assign OPTICAL 1 to the DVD device connected to the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 jack.

1.Press DVD.

The DVD input is selected and “DVD” appears in the display.

2.Press DIGITAL INPUT.

The current DVD setting (COAX) appears.

Default setting

Input source

Digital input

CD

OPTICAL 2

TUNER

 

TAPE

OPTICAL 1

VIDEO 3

– – – –

VIDEO 2

– – – –

VIDEO 1

– – – –

DVD

COAXIAL

– – – : Available for digital input but not set in initial setting. : Not available for digital input.

3.Press DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly to select “OPT 1”.

Pressing DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly will change the setting as follows:

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL.

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL 1.

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL 2.

Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack.

About three seconds after “DVD OPT1” is selected, the original display appears and the setting is completed.

If you have selected digital input, you can also select the input signal format (refer to “Setting the input signal format” on page 28).

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Contents TX-SR500 TX-SR500E Important safeguards AvisPrecautions Precautions FeaturesSupplied accessories Amplifier FeaturesSetting the AM tuning step frequency Worldwide models only Before using the unitSetting the voltage selector Worldwide models only Using the remote controllerIndex to parts and controls Index to parts and controls Antenna 14 ZREMOTE ControlRear panel Tape IN/OUT@ Adjust 2/3 button Preset 2/3 button= Mode buttons # Volume 5/∞ button 21Connecting to audio/video equipment About Digital Input Optical jackOretc Connecting to audio/video equipmentAbout the DVD, Video 1, Video 2 and Monitor OUT jacks Do NOTCENTERconnectStandard speaker placement of the Speakers a system Positioning speakers/Connecting speakersUsing the provided speaker labels Connecting to Speakers a Positioning speakers/Connecting speakersHow to connect to the Front Speakers B terminals Connecting to Speakers BAdjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna aerial Connecting antennasConnecting the supplied FM and AM indoor antennas aerials Adjusting the position of the AM indoor antenna aerialConnecting an AM outdoor antenna aerial Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna aerial Directional IinkagePower off function Connections for remote control zPower on/ready function Direct change functionConnecting the power/Turning on the AV Receiver Press STANDBY/ONSetting the crossover frequency Speaker setupPress Speaker Adjust twice Speaker setup Subwoofer Mode Setting the subwoofer mode Press Subwoofer Mode on the unit→ Subwoofer Mode Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume balance Test tonePlaying the connected source About digital soundPlaying the connected source To restore the display Using multi channel inputSwitch the source from Tape to MD Direct CH SEL Level 5/∞Press Memory while holding down Tuning manuallyListening to the radio Press TunerPress Tuner to switch the input source to the tuner Presetting radio stationsSelecting preset stations Listening to the radioVarious functions common to all the sources Muting the sound remote controller only Press MutingListening through headphones Turning on/off the Speakers A/SPEAKERS B systemsVarious functions common to all the sources Using the sleep timer remote controller only Press SleepChanging the display Press Display To fix the digital signal to DTS or PCM Setting the input signal formatLevel 5/∞ Treble adjustment Using the Audio Adjust functionBass adjustment Late night functionEnjoying the listening modes Input sources and available listening mode Enjoying the listening modesWhen the sound is Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Digital or DTS Selecting the listening modeWhen the sound is Dolby Digital Various functions while playing surround soundVideo camera Recording a sourceStart recording at the recording component as desired CD playerDVD operation buttons Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo DVD player OSD operation buttonsControlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo CD player Press RCVR/TAPE Press the desired operation buttonNumeric buttons TV DVDWhen entering the code of Onkyo DVD players Controlling a DVD playerTroubleshooting Amplifier Remote controller Symptoms Causes Remedies PagesSymptoms Causes Remedies TroubleshootingWhen incorrect operation is observed OtherSpecifications Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH

TX-SR500E specifications

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